File extension DDB
| File type | Device Dependent Bitmap Graphics Format |
| Developer | Avid Technology |
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What is a DDB file?
DDB is a file extension native to Pro Tools, a music workstation available for Windows and Mac OS. DDB is a proprietary format owned by Avid. DDB is a support file that stores various data related to given audio project.
Pro Tools program used many DDB files, which along with WFM files constitute a project database. Working on multiple projects simultaneously may requires creating manual copy of entire ‘Databases’ folder as a precaution in case any user interface problems should occur.
Program(s) that can open the .DDB file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open DDB files
If you cannot open the DDB file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DDB among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DDB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DDB format files
The inability to open and operate the DDB file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Device Dependent Bitmap Graphics Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DDB file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DDB file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DDB from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DDB format
- The DDB file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DDB file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DDB file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DDB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DDB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DDB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 03/29/2023
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DDB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DDB file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DDB file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DDB) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.